Director of Community Reinvestment - G133

About the role

This position is responsible for overseeing the operation of the department of Community Reinvestment. Plans, directs, and supervises the activities and operations of the Community Reinvestment Department. Administers state and federal grants and programs. Oversees real estate activities pertaining to city and CDBG properties, including purchasing properties, determining and selling surplus properties, showing properties, determining the value for real estate transactions and negotiations, making recommendations regarding real estate matters to the City Manager, and overseeing the preparation and renewal of leases.

Responsibilities

• Develops policies and procedures for state and federal programs; ensures that regulatory requirements are fulfilled.
• Develops and updates redevelopment and revitalization plans.
• Manages demolition projects for CDBG program.
• Serves as administrator for the city’s HUD IDS system; approves all draw down requests.
• Represents the government at various functions.
• Cultivates interest in Enterprise Zone development through conducting tours.
• Reviews and analyzes proposed legislation affecting real estate and community and economic development; makes recommendations.
• Plans long range goals, objectives, organizational structure, and overall direction for the department; oversees staff development and personnel issues.
• Prepares clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written material.
• Collaborates with Revenue and Collections division in research, correspondence and reporting; assists other departments and federal and state agencies as needed.
• Prepares bids for City and entitlement programs; environmental reviews, redevelopment projects, acquisition and disposition of property, ordering and reviewing appraisals, sales contracts, correspondence, closing documents and new leases.
• Researches ownership data and public records for deeds and plats.
• Aids in creating and maintaining a picture inventory of City and CDBG properties; updates inventory as needed; schedules and performs annual inspections.
• Aids in data entry and reports in the IDIS/DRGR systems.
• Manages intake of UDAG payoffs and processing of deed cancellations.
• Performs other related job duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Economic Development, Urban Planning, Business Administration, Public Administration or related field is required.
• Five years of professional-level responsibility related experience working for a public or private agency with a primary focus on administration of federally funded programs to include Community Development Block Grant and HOME programs, economic development, redevelopment, real estate, or public administration affecting the community.
• Experience sufficient to thoroughly understand the diverse objectives and functions of the subunits in the department in order to direct and coordinate work within the department.

Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of management and supervisory techniques.
• Knowledge of federal regulations and program requirements.
• Knowledge of current market trends, appraisal skills, and property management activities.
• Knowledge of accounting and multiple financial systems.
• Knowledge of Phase I and II environmental reports, remediation, and EPA/EPD regulations.
• Knowledge of economic development and Enterprise Zone and Opportunity Zone regulatory requirements and incentives.
• Knowledge of demolition and asbestos abatement procedures.
• Knowledge of municipal budgeting procedures and multi-funded financial operations.
• Knowledge of city procurement policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of property transfer procedures, legal document filing, lease preparation and management.
• Knowledge of appraisals and environmental reviews.
• Ability to determine property values, negotiate, GIS and map reading, and the preparation and review of legal documents.
• Ability to negotiate property acquisition.
• Ability to public speaking, interpersonal relations, and oral and written communication.

Benefits

The Columbus Consolidated Government is proud to offer an exceptional compensation and benefits package. Benefits include:

• Low-cost Medical Insurance
• Prescription Drug Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Credit Union Direct Deposit
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Vacation Leave
• Sick Leave
• PERK Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Free and Discounted Services
• Employee Assistance Program

Paid Time Off

Take advantage of these free and discounted City Services offered to all City Employees:

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Take Advantage of These Free and Discounted City Services Offered to All City Employees

• Discounted Movie Tickets
• Free Notary Services
• Ride a Metra Bus for Free
• Free Mulch
• Free Fire/Safety Home Inspection
• Driver's Training for Employee Dependents
• Oxbow/Bull Creek Golf Course discounts
• River Center Discounts
• Cell Phone Carrier Discounts

Compensation

The Columbus Consolidated Government offers a defined benefit retirement plan to eligible employees who work in General Government and in Public Safety. Employees in the pension plan must meet both age and years of service requirements to qualify for retirement. The current vesting period is ten years, and the current pension contribution rate is 8% of your gross salary.